Six guided dives to spread across your stay. Wrecks, reefs, walls. You pick the mix with your guide. Kit hire available at +€10 per dive.
Six dives across multiple days is where Open Water divers go from tentative to competent. By dive four or five, buoyancy is settled, air consumption is down, and you are covering more ground. The guide tracks your progression and adjusts site selection accordingly. Malta has enough variety at Open Water depths to keep six dives genuinely varied across the week.
A sample of the species you can expect to encounter on a guided dive in Malta. Click any card to read the full species guide.
5–50m
Epinephelus marginatus
0–100m
Muraena helena
0–100m
Octopus vulgaris
5–200m
Anthias anthias
0–50m
Corynactis viridis
3–200m
Labrus mixtus
0–100m
Echinaster sepositus
5–80m
Palinurus elephas
The P29 patrol boat, MV Karwela off Ghajnsielem, and the Um El Faroud outer hull at 35m are all out of reach on an Open Water card. The SSI Advanced Open Water course at diveshack takes 2 days and is completable within your dive week.
Use your six dives across multiple days. Combine sessions or spread them through your stay. Schedule in advance with the team.
Mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulators, and tank. Serviced and checked before each session. Nothing to hire separately.
A qualified diveshack guide leads every dive from entry to exit. Site briefings, navigation, and safety covered throughout.
Six sessions to cover the highlights. Wrecks, reefs, walls, and arches. Site sequence planned with your guide for maximum variety.
| Season | Conditions | Temp | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan – Mar | Calmer in the south. Some northern sites exposed to swell. Visibility excellent on calm days. | 15–17°C | Fair |
| Apr – Jun | Conditions improve steadily. Excellent visibility from May. Water warms quickly through June. | 17–22°C | Good |
| Jul – Sep | Flat calm Mediterranean. Best wreck conditions. Warm water, exceptional clarity. | 24–27°C | Peak |
| Oct – Dec | Very good through October. Water stays warm into November. Fewer divers at sites. | 18–24°C | Good |
Malta is diveable year-round. The Mediterranean's enclosed geography means no significant swell for most of the year, and water clarity is consistently excellent. Summer months bring glass-flat conditions and 24–27°C water. Winter diving is popular with experienced divers who appreciate empty sites and 20–25m visibility.
Generally light. Some northern sites see mild current at the arch. Always manageable with guide planning.
May through October. Peak summer gives the warmest water and flattest conditions. Book ahead in July and August.
Among the best in the Mediterranean. Average 22–32m depending on season. Harbour sites slightly less than open coast.
Any agency accepted. SSI, PADI, CMAS, BSAC, or equivalent. Any cert level welcome. Note that deeper sites require AOW or equivalent. Bring proof as a physical card or screenshot.
You should be a confident swimmer. If you have been out of the water for 6 months or more, a Scuba Review is required before the pack begins (+€10). Let us know when booking.
This pack is non-transferable and must be used by a single diver within one continuous stay. Unused dives do not carry over. Schedule dives in advance to guarantee availability.
Send us an enquiry with your details. We confirm availability and get back to you on WhatsApp within a few hours.
Equipment hire available if required. Schedule your dives in advance with the team.
Medical fitness declaration may be required. Let us know of any conditions when booking. Guide reserves the right to change the site based on sea conditions. An alternative of comparable interest will always be offered.
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